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Defense and Space in the Middle East

The global defense industry deals in complex, very high-value products, vital to the security of numerous nations. Defense contractors work at the interface of business and government. Much of what they do, including research and development, is both publicly funded and subject to tight security.

Succeeding in this environment requires a legal partner with a proven track record. Dentons has advised many significant defense contractors on a variety of major projects, substantial technology procurements and other operations across the Middle East. Rely on our team for the deep industry knowledge and on-the-ground experience of a leading global defense practice.

The defense industry calls for lawyers who can handle the most valuable and complex competitive processes, contracts and disputes; who understand how governments and local business environments operate; whose discretion is assured; and who can apply their skills and experience in exacting circumstances. Dentons lawyers in the Middle East work as part of a global defense sector team able to meet these demands, acting efficiently and cooperatively to deal with transactions, projects and disputes.

One of the leading global law firms in the Middle East, Dentons opened our first office in the region 50 years ago. Today we offer an unrivalled platform of offices and associated offices in the region and worldwide. Our team helps you close transactions smoothly and effectively, drawing on years of experience with local administrative processes and officials. Our contacts, particularly in government and municipal departments, allow us to appreciate the importance not only of what the law says, but also of how it is applied. In a sector where long-term relationships with government entities are often critical, we focus on finding you practical solutions that will stand up to the test.

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Recent years have seen Saudi Arabia surrounded by conflict and unrest. To the north, Iraq and Syria have descended into armed conflict, giving birth to insurgent-administered enclaves; to the south, civil war in Yemen has triggered the greatest humanitarian crisis on the Arabian Peninsula; to the west, piracy has disrupted Saudi trade and armed conflict has divided the Sudan; and, to the east, lies Iran.

In 2017, the Ministry of Finance issued a draft Government Tender and Procurement Law (the Law) and opened it up for comments and suggestions by interested parties in the private sector and concerned governmental bodies.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program 2020 present unprecedented opportunities to military contractors to invest in Saudi Arabia. In pioneering a new vision for a local military manufacturing sector, the Saudi government is seeking partnerships with leading security and defense companies. Vision 2030 offers these companies diverse opportunities for joint ventures, technology transfers, consulting and training.

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